Hanukkah Celebrations in the Triangle

Menorah lightings, crafts, festivals and more — these celebrations mark the eight-day Jewish festival of lights in the Triangle

By Lauren Bell Isaacs

Published: November 14, 2018

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Hanukkah 2018 begins the evening of Sunday, Dec. 2, and ends Monday, Dec. 10. To help you celebrate in the Triangle, we’ve compiled these celebrations for the festival of lights. All events are free unless otherwise noted. Chag Sameach!

Klaystation, RaleighNov. 25, 1-3 p.m.
Join other Jewish families to decorate Hanukkah ornaments at a discounted price of $5. Snacks and fun will be provided. RSVPs are required for this event due to limited seating. UPDATE: Registration for this event is closed due to capacity. Please email pjlibrary@shalomraleigh.org to be added to the waitlist.

Strickland Road Home Depot, RaleighNov. 28, staggered entry from 4:30-5:15 p.m.
Children 4 years and older can create dreidels and handy candle boxes at this make-and-take workshop. Get a free workers apron and enjoy music and refreshments. Space is limited and fills up fast. There is no charge for this event but reservations are required.

Temple Beth Or, Raleigh
Dec. 2, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Community members will have a chance to not only support local Jewish artists, but will be able to purchase unique gifts for their friends and loved ones just in time for the holidays.

North Carolina Museum of Art, West Building, Raleigh
Dec. 2, noon
View the Museum’s Hanukkah lamps and create your own sculptural lantern to take home. Free art-making activities for all ages. No reservations necessary.

Falls River Flour Power Kids Cooking Studios, Raleigh
Dec. 2, 2-4 p.m.Kids ages 5-8 can celebrate the Festival of Lights with an afternoon of traditional foods and activities. Make homemade latkes (and of course sides of applesauce and sour cream) and Hanukkah cookies, and spin the dreidel. Register online. Class is $39.

Cary Arts Center, CaryDec. 6, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Join the Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center, the Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary, Town of Cary, Beth Shalom and the Cary Chabad for a menorah lighting to celebrate Chanukah.

Raleigh-Cary Jewish Community Center, RaleighDec. 8, 5:30-7 p.m.
Join PJ Library and Camp JCC as we welcome a new week a latke bar with lots of fun toppings, as well as songs, stories and crafts. Don’t forget to wear your pajamas! This family event is free, but RSVPs are required so we can be sure to have enough latkes and craft supplies for everyone. Please RSVP by Dec. 3.

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